#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay returns on Saturday 2nd May 2026. This worldwide event invites musicians everywhere to share their love of Scottish music by recording themselves playing a strathspey and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay.
Strathspeys are uniquely Scottish dance tunes, and since 2019, this annual celebration has brought together players from across the globe to showcase this distinctive musical style.
Taking part is easy – simply record yourself playing a strathspey on any instrument, then share your video or audio recording to social media using the hashtag #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay.
Don’t miss our special TradFest concert at 3pm on 2nd May in Edinburgh, featuring an outstanding lineup of musicians: pianist Angus Lyon joins fiddlers Laura Wilkie and Madeleine Stewart, alongside accordionist Sam Mabbot for an afternoon of traditional Scottish music including strathspeys, reels and marches.
Book your tickets: https://edinburghtradfest.com/schedule/2026/5/2/worldplayastrathspeyday
Whether you’re a musician or music lover, help us spread the joy of Scottish traditional music across the world!